Global Standards Development
How GS1 Global Standards are Developed
GS1 Canada develops global supply chain standards in partnership with the industry experts and business teams who actually use them through the Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) - a community-based forum for businesses facing similar problems to work.
A neutral participant, GS1 Canada represents Canadian business requirement submissions to the GSMP and supports the global GS1 organization to facilitate dialogue and the development of standards-based solutions among business and technical people from nearly sixty countries across many sectors.
The GSMP best-in-class process operates under guiding principles:
- Deliver global standards and guidelines relevant to industry
- Make effective use of participants' time through a highly efficient process
- Board, multi-industry participation
The GSMP uses a four-step consensus driven approach when developing new global standards.
To find out to engage GS1 Canada to represent your voice at the global level, visit the Our Governance webpage.
Collaboration with Other Standards Bodies
In addition to representing Canada’s voice within the GSMP, GS1 Canada promotes Canadian business requirements among global standards-setting bodies.
We ensure that Canadian businesses of all sizes and in virtually all sectors can enjoy supply-chain efficiency gains and improved global competitiveness. GS1 Canada works with these other standards-setting leaders to bring Canada to the forefront of collaborative commerce.
Other global standards setting bodies we collaborate with include:
X12 is chartered by the American National Standards Institute for more than 35 years, develops and maintains EDI standards and XML schemas which drive business processes globally.
GS1 Canada is an X12 member and serves as vice-chair of the X12M Supply Chain Sub-Committee, facilitating changes in EDI standards in Canada and the United States.
Find out more about X12
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies.
Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
Find out more about ISO
GS1 and ISO - Partnering for Standards
UNECE/CEFACT serves as the focal point for trade facilitation recommendations and electronic business standards, covering both commercial and government business processes that can foster growth in international trade and related services.
Find out more about UNECE/CEFACT
GS1 Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) is a community-based forum for businesses facing similar problems to work together and develop standards-based solutions. GS1 Canada represents Canadian business requirement submissions to GSMP.
Find out more about GS1 Global Standards Management Process
To find out more about existing global standards, visit the Standards page, call us at 1.800.567.7084 or email us at info@gs1ca.org.